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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.52, 1,225.32 and 529.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.52, 1,225.32 and 529.34 is: 792.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.52 : 1,225.32 = 529.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.52/1,225.32 = 529.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.52x = 1,225.32 × 529.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.52x = 648,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,610.89/818.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.42

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